Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival.
“I have for a long time wanted this,” Johnson said before the premiere.
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women’s tennis player in the world.
Monday night’s hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can’t just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.
Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn’t going anywhere.
The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MAN? Ocala Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who vandalized multiple vehicles in a downtown parking garage on August 23.
Larry Johnson, a community activist, was recently recognized for 15 years of service as a manager.
Pumpkin spice season has officially arrived in Ocala, and this year the fall flavors are everywhere. From donuts and pies to ice cream and lattes, local spots are serving up creative takes on the autumn classic. Whether you’re craving something warm and cozy, cool and creamy, or baked fresh from the oven, there are plenty of ways to enjoy pumpkin spice in Ocala this fall.
A Dunnellon, who has been diagnosed in the early stages of dementia, was last seen in the yard of her residence on Aug. 30.
Souls Harbor First Pentecostal Church broke ground on their new sanctuary on Aug. 31, 2025.
